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The Pelham Puppets Orinoco is a licensed marionette produced by the British toymaker Pelham Puppets, based on the 1970s BBC stop-motion television series The Wombles. The puppet represents Orinoco, a notably lazy and food-loving Womble character originally created by English author Elisabeth Beresford. Like other licensed Pelham marionettes of the era, it features a wooden carved head and distinctive fabric clothing modeled directly on its television counterpart.
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What character is the Pelham Puppets Orinoco based on?
The Pelham Puppets Orinoco is a licensed marionette based on the lazy, food-loving Womble from Elisabeth Beresford's famous children's stories. The character was heavily popularized by the 1970s BBC television series *The Wombles*.
When was the Pelham Puppets Orinoco made?
Pelham Puppets produced this specific Orinoco marionette during the height of *The Wombles* pop culture craze in the 1970s. It was part of their highly successful line of licensed TV and storybook characters.
Who made the Orinoco Womble puppet?
The puppet was manufactured by Pelham Puppets, a famous British toy company founded by Bob Pelham in Marlborough, England. They specialized in creating accessible, high-quality wooden marionettes for children.
Is the Pelham Puppets Orinoco a rare collectible?
While they were mass-produced in the 70s, finding a vintage Orinoco puppet with its original strings and clothing in mint condition is highly desirable for collectors. The value largely depends on the preservation of its felt components.
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